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Current State

Lake-to-lake train could attract riders, economic growth

By WKAR Current State | March 14, 2016

A coast to coast train in Michigan could be in our future. Current State talks to transportation expert Liz Treutel about the vision for a new passenger rail system in the state.

Podcasts

Mona Hanna-Attisha: “Flipping the story” in Flint

By Guest Contributor | March 10, 2016

MSUToday’s Russ White speaks with Mona Hanna-Attisha.

Land
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Backyard chickens: an egg-cellent hobby

By WKAR Current State | February 27, 2016

Current State talks with Corie Johnson, who answers all your questions about backyard chicken farming.

Energy
Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart

Meanest, greenest cars and solarizing Saginaw Bay

By Jeff Kart | February 11, 2016

Mr. Great Lakes discusses how “green” the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy determined some cars to be and efforts in the Saginaw Bay area to increase solar energy.

Climate

Road agencies see savings if Michigan’s winter proves mild

By Michael Kransz | December 29, 2015

They could channel money otherwise spent on salt to road repair.

Land

Scary but inevitable: survey reveals thoughts on driverless cars

By Eric Freedman | December 16, 2015

Are they a safer way to drive or a sign of the apocalypse? Michiganders don’t know, but they guess we’ll find out in the next decade or so.

Recreation
Kayak rescue practice

Small watercraft account for many distress calls

By Capital News Service | October 28, 2015

The majority of Lake Michigan distress calls come from kayakers or canoeists who paddle into the lake and get caught in the wind.

Land
World geography class

Don’t know much geography

By Capital News Service | October 26, 2015

Michigan is one of only six states with a statewide middle school and high school requirement for geography.

Root of our Legacy by Autumn Bildson
Echo

ArtPrize: From solar sound to four-season photography

By Amelia Havanec | October 9, 2015

Recently Echo visited ArtPrize in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan to talk with artists who’ve put an environmental spin on their work.

Land

Retailers lose suit against Marathon Petroleum

By Eric Freedman | October 5, 2015

When the refinery bought neighboring homes to expand crude oil capacity, residents left and retailers lost them as customers, the suit claimed. They weren’t offered the same buyouts as the residents.

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  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

  • Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

Climate News: Great Lakes Region
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Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
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Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
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How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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